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SW10 HYT

2010 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

171,380 mi
Last recorded171,380 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Volvo S4075,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 HYT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 171,380 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 169,868 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 168,280 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS OS (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 164,997 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 161,844 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 158,286 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2020 156,212 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 149,552 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre is slightly Cracking and perishing

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 149,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre is slightly Cracking and perishing

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 147,101 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 143,349 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 139,763 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 131,270 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 116,185 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 100,723 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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SW10 HYT is a 2010 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2010 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 75,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW10 HYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 16 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW10 HYT registered?

SW10 HYT is a 2010 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 July 2010.

Is SW10 HYT safe to buy?

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